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The vice chair of Manitoba Pork Council warns the economic pressures that have prompted the provinces pork producers to reduce production threatens the supply of hogs available for Manitoba’s pork processing plants.

In the absence of a provincial hog stabilization program Manitoba Pork Council is advising pork producers to maintain close contact with their creditors and to discuss options with the Manitoba Pork Credit Corporation.

Manitoba’s farm families are encouraged to register as hosts for the fourth annual Open Farm Day, an event that connects the public with farmers for a hands-on experience to help them gain a better understanding of the agriculture industry and of where their food comes from.

In a meeting this week, Minister Ron Kostyshyn (MAFRI) told representatives of the Manitoba Pork Council (MPC) that the provincial government will not support the Hog Stabilization Program.

The chair of the Canadian Swine Health Board says the Canadian pork industry’s experience with porcine circovirus has demonstrated the value of investments in preventive medicine.

The U.S. based National Pork Board reports porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome remains one of the most difficult disease challenges facing U.S. pork producers.

Research conducted by Gowan’s feed Consulting is shedding new light on the nutritional value of oil extracted corn dried distillers grains with solubles.

An Argyle area pork producer is calling for an emergency meeting involving pork industry stakeholders and government to find long term solutions to the crisis facing their industry.

The general manager of Manitoba Pork Council warns proposed changes to U.S. Mandatory Country of Origin Labelling will bring further harm to the U.S. pork industry.

The Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network says the software that allows swine veterinarians to share information on emerging disease issues also serves to ensure individual farms are not identifiable.